No one will dispute the fact that you need to train your core, the general area that connects all of your fleshy stuff from below the chest and above the waist, all the way around. But some people will argue that directly training the anterior core—or front, is unnecessary because big and heavy compound movements like the squat and deadlift
The muscles you can't see in the mirror matter just as much as the ones in front. Here are the exercises to keep you looking good from all angles. Aesthetic benefits aside, a strong back also helps you sit straighter, stand taller, and perform better everywhere. Sitting at a desk all day forces the frontal body to tighten and shorten
When it comes to longevity in the weight room and on the field, not getting hurt is key. And while it's mostly anecdotal evidence, the athletes and clients of mine who perform dedicated stretches – especially the hip flexor stretch – prior to training and competition tend to not get hurt. Sure, we know that stretching is important to give
We all know and love the basic squat. Although it’s a legit way to work that back, this move alone won’t get you to your dream butt. Of course, squats engage the glutes. But compound movements such as squats and lunges train more of the quads, lower back, and hamstrings, so they won’t automatically result in greater glutes. To achieve
Doing leg exercises at home is probably a lot easier than you realise. You don't need a leg press machine or a stair climber, or a squat bar to fire up those lower-body muscles. All you need is your body weight, maybe a chair, and the motivation to put some burn in your quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves, and inner thighs.
The gluteus maximus gets a lot of attention, not only because it’s a prime mover for exercises like squatting, hip hinging and running, but because of its derriere-shaping effects. There is, however, another often-overlooked gluteal muscle deserving of your attention. The gluteus medius is responsible for abduction, internal and external rotation of the hip, and stabilisation of the hip and
Even the most popular core exercises around have some easy traps that anyone can fall into. When you’re looking to give your core a little extra work at the gym, chances are, you've got a routine of ab exercises. But while you probably think you've got them nailed after all this time, there are still some form mistakes you might
Pump up your chest in minutes with our T-shirt-filling finisher, aptly named a pressing matter. Your upper body won’t know what’s hit it! This EMOM (every minute, on the minute) session will work you hard for 15 minutes. Have you ever wondered what the absolute best muscle-building movements for your chest are? Wonder no more! Here are our top 3 pec-building
Do you want a tiny waist in just four quick exercises? Yup! This workout will give you results fasthe Tiny Waist Workout Lose belly fat, shape your tummy, and get those show-stopping curves with this tiny waist workout! Made up of just four moves, you’ll repeat this at least three times to get a fat-burning and all-around core toning workout.
In our eyes those who love the squat are 100 percent correct, so we’ll save you the suspense: It’s No. 1 in this ranking. However, we contend that the nine other moves featured here are great in their own right. They’re all proven muscle builders and should be rotated through a proper leg-training program over the course of a training
